Ward Emerges as Amateur Threat in Masters Challenge
Augusta reports Harvie Ward Jr. of San Francisco as a strong amateur contender for the Masters, with Byron Nelson praising Ward's form after Ward and Nelson shot 69 in a practice round at Augusta National. Nelson notes Cary Middlecoff and Ben Hogan as favorites, but Ward’s play prompts cautious optimism.
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Augusta
Harvie Ward Jr
San Francisco
Ward
Byron Nelson
Harvie
Nelson
Cary Middlecoff
Ben Hogan
Middlecoff
Roanoke
Tex
Hogan
Ben
Memorial Baptist Edges First Baptist In City League Final
Memorial Baptist built a 12-9 first period lead, then broke away in the third quarter to defeat First Baptist 57 to 53 at the Recreation Building. Jack Smith led Memorial with 19 points, Mike Meadows 11, Amo Gunther 10, while Johnny Jamies scored 15 for First Baptist.
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Memorial -Baptist
First Baptist
Recreation Building
Memorial Baptist
Presbyterian
Jack Smith
Mike Meadows
Amo Gunther
Johnny Jamies
Bill Farrar
David Reitz
Mo Guither
Don Marshall
Jy G. Dickerson
Bill Ormando
Johnny James
Jim Griffith
Phil Leeber
R. Williams
Canadiens Aim To Close Stanley Cup Bid In Game Five
Montreal coach Toe Blake says his Canadiens feel better yet resist calling them a shoo-in as they face the New York Rangers in Game Five of the Stanley Cup semifinal. The Rangers must win to extend the series after Montreal won 3 1 in the previous game fueled by three quick goals. An All Church League team selections include Mike Meadows Memorial Baptist Gene Pettit Calvary Baptist George Wagner Presbyterian Bruno Della Mea Catholic Bill Farrar First Baptist Roy Patterson Christian Jack Pedro Johnstown Baptist Alvin Thomas Methodist Temple David Craig Crab Orchard Baptist and Tom Elkins First Methodist.
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Montreal
Toe Blake
Montreal Canadiens
New York
Rangers
Canadiens
Mike Meadows
Memorial Baptist
Gene Pettit
Calvary Baptist
George Wagner
Bruno Della Mea
Bill Farrar
First Baptist
Roy Patterson
Christian
Jack Pedro
Johnstown Baptist
Alivin Thomas
Methodist Temple
David Craig
Crab Orchard Baptiste
Tom Elkins
First
Methodist
Hot Rod and Tyra to appear in St Albans tourney
Hot Rod Hundley and Charlie Tyra headline the St Albans Sportsman Basketball Tournament tonight. Hundley teams with WVU alumni to face McJunkin Supply of Charleston while Tyra’s Louisville group meets Baldwin Supply Co. of Charleston. The card also lists other ex college players and local clubs.
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St, Albans
Hot Rod Hundley
WVU
Tyra
Louisville
Kentucky
Main Street Merchants
Baldwin Supply Co
Charleston
Baldwin
Chartie Slack
Walt Wallwae
Marshall
George Swyers
West Virginia Tech
Jim Baecthold
Morris Harvey
George King
Bert Wolfe Ford
Charleston School of Commerce
Motor Car Supply of
Murad Salvage
St. Albans
Warren Mitchell
Richmond
Red Wing Hopes Hinge On Bruin Game Tonight
Detroit fans rally as the Red Wings chase a needed win against the Boston Bruins to stay in Stanley Cup contention. General Manager Jack Adams backs the team after a rough stretch and says players have shown strong play since the opening game.
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Red Wing
Bruin
Detroit
Detroit Red Wings
Boston Bruins
Jack ‘Adams
Boston
Adams
Red Wings
Zulueta Eyes Lightweight Title Shot After Tepid Victory
Havana fighter Palveta declares readiness to challenge Joe Brown for the world lightweight crown after a split decision over Joey Lopes in Capitol Arena. The 1,287-strong crowd booed the verdict, praising the losing fighter instead.
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Washington
Orlando Palveta
Joe Brown
Joey Lopes
Sacramento
Capitol Arena
AAU Wrestling Tourney enters third round with champions
In Waynesburg Pa two defending champions remain undefeated in the third round of the AAU freestyle tournament. Heavyweight Bill Kerslake of Cleveland and Tommy Evans 147 of the YMCA Tulsa Okla each kept spotless records. Bill Carter 136 pounds undefeated after two rounds. Evans pinned Larry Wright Oregon State in 37 seconds and Sherman Vandervender Chesapeake AC Norfolk Va in 6 35. Freestyle finals close Friday with Greco-Roman events set for Saturday.
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Waynesburg
Amateur Athletic Union
Bill Kerslake
Cleveland
Tommy Evans
YMCA
Tulsa
Okla
Bill Carter
Evans
Larry Wright
Oregon State
Sherman Vandervender
Chesapeake A. C
Norfolk
Gardner hits hot for Orioles in spring training
Ex Giants slugger Billy Gardner climbs to .292 in exhibitions with 19 hits and 14 walks crediting manager Paul Richards and coach Al Vincent for smoother swing and fewer hitching movements.
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Associated’ Press
EL Paso
Tex
New York
Billy Gardner
Orioles
Gardner
Paul Richards
al Vincent
Richards
Vincent
Shantz May Break Into Yankees Starters Role
In spring training Shantz shows promise as a surprise starter for New York. Once a standout infielder and MVP candidate, the 31 year old has struggled with injuries but could fill a rotation spot if he proves durable, having yielded only three runs in 15 innings of early exhibition work.
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ST. Peversburg
Fla. 1
Yankees
Kansas City
Art Ditmar
Bobby Shantz
Bobby
New York
Casey Stengel
Shantz
Casey
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Whitey Lockman
Jackie Robinson
Stan Musial
Yankee
Stengel
Dodgers and Braves Race Through Pneumonia Circuit
The Dodgers and Braves chase the NL pennant on a cross‑country circuit including Jacksonville San Antonio Houston Fort Worth Dallas Oklahoma City Tulsa Wichita and Kansas City. Newcombe faltered for Los Angeles as Boston and Chicago won big. Detroit beat St Louis in 10 and Cleveland pummeled New York as Chicago edged Baltimore.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
Jacksonville
San Atonio
Houston
Fort Worth
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Wichita
Kansas City
Brooklyn Dodger
Walter O'Malley
Brooks
Milwaukee Braves
Jacksonvile
Braves
San Antonio
Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Bobby Thomson
Johnny Logan
Clem Labine
Newk
Duke Snider
Gino Cimoli
Ray Crone
Corky Valetine
Detroit Tigers
St. Louis Cardinals
Jim
Phillies Pitching Only Bright Spot
Clearwater notes say Philadelphia Phillies rely on pitching as their only bright spot with a weak lineup. Manager reflects on need for a shortstop and discusses John Kennedy of the Kansas City Monarchs potentially joining the roster as the club eyes the season. Kennedy, 26, stars in spring training with a 500 batting pace but faces skepticism on defensive role.
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Clearwater
Fla
Kansas City Monarchs
Phillies
Kennedy
Philadelphia
May Leven
Exhibition Baseball Schedule and Results roundup
The Associated Press lists today’s exhibition games including Brooklyn versus Milwaukee in San Antonio Texas Chicago N against Baltimore in Alpine Texas Cincinnati meeting Washington in Fort Gordon Georgia New York N facing Cleveland in Salt Lake City Philadelphia versus New York A in Fort Myers Florida St Louis versus Detroit in Lakeland Florida Boston against Chicago A in Sarasota Florida and notes yesterday’s results Detroit 8 St Louis 3 in 10 innings Chicago A 8 New York A 4 Pittsburgh 2 Kansas City 0 Philadelphia 3 Boston 1 Washington 4 Cincinnati 3 Chicago N 6 Baltimore 2 Cleveland 13 New York N 6 Milwaukee 2 in 10 innings tied
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Philadelphia
Boston
Red Sox
Harvey Haddix
Cleveland
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
Chimago Cubs
Mike Fornieles
Baltimore
Jim Davis
Hobie Landrith
Tigers
White Sox
Tom Sturdivatt
Yanks
Landis
Phils
Frank Sullivany
Haddix
Chicago
Singleton
Poholsky
Neeman
Fornieles
Triandos
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
San Antonio
Tex
Alpine
Cincinnati
Washington
Fort. Gordon
New York
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Fort Myers
Fla
St.Louis
Detroit
Lakeland
Chgo
Sarasota
Kyn
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